Haram × Billlie (Kim Ha-ram)

Who is Haram (Billlie)?

Haram is a South Korean singer and lyricist under MYSTIC STORY, serving as the main vocalist and sub-dancer of the girl group Billlie. Born Kim Ha-ram on January 13, 2001, in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, she gained recognition through her participation in SM Entertainment's vocal development program.

Haram won SM Entertainment's 'Everysing' contest, which provided her with vocal training from the company's vocal coaches. Following this training period, she transitioned to MYSTIC STORY, a subsidiary label under SM Entertainment. The singer was officially unveiled as a trainee under MYSTIC Rookies on February 18, 2020.

Billlie debuted on November 10, 2021, with their first mini album "The Billage of Perception: Chapter One," marking Haram's entry into the K-pop industry. Her training period lasted approximately one year before the group's official debut. Within Billlie, Haram's vocal abilities distinguish her as the main vocalist, while she simultaneously contributes as a sub-dancer to the group's performance lineup.

Beyond her vocal prowess, Haram has established herself as a lyricist within the industry. Her distinctive characteristics include her husky, deep voice, which she considers one of her primary charms alongside her big eyes and easy-going personality. Haram's musical background extends to her audition performance, where she sang Luna's "Free somebody".

Haram's Early Life and Pre-Debut Journey

Participation in SM Entertainment Contests

Kim Ha-ram's path to professional training began with her participation in multiple SM Entertainment-sponsored contests. In 2017, she entered the "genie x everysing Battle Singer" audition contest as a participant. The competition featured four distinct awards: the Grand Prize (determined 70% by SM judges and 30% by audience votes), the Excellence Award, the 10JAM Award (based on app voting), and the Star Award (judged entirely by SM's panel). Haram performed a cover of "Rain" by Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, securing the fourth-highest audience vote count and winning the Star Award.

Following this achievement, she won SM Entertainment's 'Everysing' contest in 2018, which granted her access to vocal training from the company's professional vocal coaches. In 2019, Haram participated in another everysing contest where entrants performed duets with prerecorded videos of EXO's Chen. She selected "Everytime" by Britney Spears for this competition.

Training at MUDOCTOR Academy

Haram attended MUDOCTOR Audition Training Academy, a specialized bootcamp program established to prepare aspiring artists for entertainment company auditions. MUDOCTOR operates as Korea's leading K-POP audition training center with a comprehensive vocal and dance curriculum specifically designed for agency auditions. The academy maintains a proven track record of over 137 debuted idols and has established cooperative networks with major domestic entertainment companies including HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment.

Joining MYSTIC Story as a Trainee

After completing her preparation at MUDOCTOR, Haram successfully passed the final round of MYSTIC Story auditions in April 2019, as confirmed through MUDOCTOR's Instagram. Following a challenging college entrance exam experience, she applied to MYSTIC Story after learning about their plans to form a new girl group. At her audition, she approached the opportunity with determination.

Haram's Profile and Personal Facts

Full Name and Birth Date

The singer's legal name is Kim Ha-ram (김하람), which she uses professionally as the stage name Haram. She was born on January 13, 2001, in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Her birth date places her under the Capricorn zodiac sign. As of 2026, she is 25 years old.

Physical Attributes and MBTI

Haram stands at a height of 167 cm (5'5"). Her weight is recorded at 45 kg (99 lbs). She has blood type O. Her MBTI personality type is currently INTP, representing a shift from her previous result of ENFP. This personality classification identifies her as an introverted, intuitive, thinking, and perceiving individual.

Family and Education

Haram's family includes her parents and an older sister, Kim Ye-ram, who was born in 1997. Her father works professionally as a chef. Regarding her educational background, she graduated from Jungwon High School. She is currently enrolled at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, where she studies Broadcasting Entertainment with a major in K-POP.

Haram's Career Highlights and Activities

Debut with Billlie

The group released their first mini album "The Billage of Perception: Chapter One" on November 10, 2021. Following the initial six-member configuration, Billlie expanded to include Kim Suyeon (Sheon) on November 19, completing the seven-member lineup. The debut album featured the lead single "Ring X Ring" alongside five B-side tracks.

OST Contributions

Haram's solo endeavors outside Billlie include multiple original soundtrack recordings:

• "Still in You" (Korean and English versions) for Disney+ reality dating show Pink Lie OST Part 2, performed with LUCY's Shin Gwang Il, released November 16, 2022

• "Remember the Days" for turn-based RPG Lord of Heroes OST Part 4, released March 26, 2023

• "The Moon" for sci-fi disaster film The Moon OST, released August 2, 2023

Writing Credits

Haram holds official songwriting credits registered with KOMCA for multiple Billlie tracks. In 2022, she contributed writing to "Believe" from "The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter One" and "B@ck 2 where we Belong" from "The Billage of Perception: Chapter Two". Subsequently, she received writing credit for "Various and Precious (Moment of Inertia)" from "The Billage of Perception: Chapter Three" in 2023. Her 2026 contributions include an upcoming writing credit for "The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two".

FAQs

Haram was revealed as the sixth and final member of Billlie on October 6, 2021. Within the group's dormitory, she shares living quarters with Sua and Suhyeon. Her name holds distinction as purely Korean without a hanja character equivalent. As of May 2022, she remained the only Billlie member attending university.

The vocalist self-describes her personality as "cool and kinda simple," while fellow members identify her as the most rational individual within the group. Her life philosophy centers on the motto "Let's be thankful". Regarding Billlie's conceptual lore, she expresses preference for Snowy Man over Dreamvader. If presented the opportunity to experience life as another member temporarily, she would select Tsuki.

Her recreational pursuits include reading books and watching soccer matches. She frequently prepares meals for other members. Musical influences include Girls' Generation, with Taeyeon as her preferred member, alongside EXO and Ariana Grande. Specific preferences encompass:

Billlie Song: "GingaMingaYo (The Strange World)"
Literature: Anne of Green Gables
Cuisine: Pork Belly Kimchi and Bibimbap
Ice Cream: Earl Gray
Soccer Club: Chelsea F.C.
Superhero: Thor

She maintains aversion to skinship and horror movies.